Because uncertainty will continue to hold back Mexico’s economic activity, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its growth projection for the country from 1.6% to 1.2% in 2026 , although it estimated that conditions exist for a moderate recovery driven by less restrictive domestic policies.

In the “World Economic Outlook Update: The global economy between the crosswinds of war and technology”, the organization also lowered its estimate of the Mexican economy for 2027, from 2.2% to 1.9 percent .

If the international organization’s projections materialize, slower growth in the Mexican economy would translate into a setback and stagnation in various sectors of the country, such as decreased household consumption, a drop in employment, and less foreign and domestic investment, among other factors. Despite these estimates, Mexican authorities have indicated that the country’s economy will perform better.

Regarding global growth , he estimated it will be 3% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, figures that represent a reduction from the average of 3.5% observed in 2024–2025.

This slight slowdown is due to the fact that the effects of the war in the Middle East are partly offset by the greater impetus that demand gives to the global technology cycle thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and its adoption.

“The impact varies considerably depending on the degree to which each country is exposed to war and its position in the technological value chain,” the report noted.

For advanced economies , growth rates of 1.7% are projected for 2026 and 1.8% for 2027.

In the case of the United States , he estimated that growth will be 2.3% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027. “Activity is supported by fiscal policy and favorable financial conditions, as well as by continued investment in technology by companies and strong productivity,” he said.

In the euro area , growth will be 0.9% in 2026 and 1.2% in 2027, stemming from a significant negative impact carried over from the first quarter, largely attributable to Ireland, but also indicating a moderation of momentum elsewhere. “This is compounded by the drag imposed by rising energy costs—despite some fiscal mitigation measures—and weak consumer confidence.”

China ‘s growth is projected to slow to 4.6% in 2026, as economic activity is expected to be hampered by rising global oil prices, prolonged uncertainty, and structural obstacles.

In Latin America and the Caribbean,  growth is expected to remain stable at 2.4% in 2026 and then increase moderately to 2.7% in 2027, with different dynamics among countries.

The IMF warned that an escalation of international conflicts could lead to further increases in oil prices , put pressure on inflation, prolong commodity price volatility, exacerbate factors that threaten supply chains, raise prices and negatively impact financial conditions in various countries.

In that regard, he estimated that global headline inflation will rise from 4.1% in 2025 to 4.7% in 2026, before falling to 3.9% in 2027. “These projections indicate that the disinflation trend observed since the beginning of 2024 has stalled.”

The IMF noted that trade tensions could reignite —especially if trade diversion or trade imbalances lead more economies to raise tariffs and adopt non-tariff barriers— and weigh on growth.

“Measures targeting sectors in the early stages of production chains or critical intermediate inputs could cause supply bottlenecks, with disproportionately severe effects on output and prices. Retaliatory measures would amplify these costs and could disrupt global supply chains,” he estimated.

Nevertheless, he indicated that global growth could exceed forecasts if tangible progress is made in international negotiations and national policy agendas.

“If a lasting peace agreement is reached, global trade routes and supply chains could be quickly restored. Trade agreements could reduce tariffs and revive investments that have been postponed due to the uncertainty of the external environment,” he stressed.

In that regard, he indicated that international cooperation remains essential to managing the “contagion effects,” including pressures in commodity markets, refugee flows, and debt vulnerabilities, and called for avoiding export bans so as not to exacerbate the difficulties faced by trading partners.

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Despite the complex trade and political environment in the United States, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remains in effect and guarantees at least 10 years of stability for North American integration. However, the main challenge will be reducing the uncertainty generated by tariffs and preventing new unilateral measures from hindering investment, according to specialists from the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE) .

During a press conference, Sergio Contreras Pérez, executive president of Comce, highlighted the importance that the Mexican export sector has acquired , estimating that this year the country will reach exports of around 730 billion dollars (mdd) , of which 92% will correspond to manufactured goods , reflecting the consolidation of the national industrial base.

“Exporting doesn’t just mean selling abroad; it involves meeting the standards of quality, innovation, logistics, and delivery times that distinguish Mexico in international markets today,” he stated.

Antonio Ortiz Mena, president of the T-MEC Technical Strategy Committee of Comce, pointed out that the permanence of the treaty until at least 2036 represents a scenario of “realistic certainty” , in an international context marked by geopolitical, technological and commercial changes.

He explained that, although an automatic renewal for 16 years would have been desirable, the new review mechanism allows for constant dialogue between the three countries and preserves the validity of the agreement.

“The key is to reduce uncertainty about unilateral actions by the United States. Companies need clear rules to be able to plan and invest,” he stressed.

For his part, Kenneth Smith, president of the Mexico-United States Bilateral Business Committee of the Comce, stated that the chances of the United States abandoning the USMCA are “virtually nil” , despite the rhetoric of President Donald Trump.

However, he warned that the real risk to regional competitiveness lies in the continuation of tariffs and the possibility that Washington will impose new tariffs under arguments of national security.

“The priority is to reach an agreement that eliminates or minimizes current tariffs and avoids further surprises for businesses,” he said.

Smith explained that the annual reviews stipulated in the treaty mechanism do not mean that the USMCA must be renegotiated every year. Once the three countries agree on the recommendations to improve its operation, the treaty can be automatically extended for another 16 years.

He also called for avoiding hasty concessions during the review and ensuring that the changes do not alter the structure of the trade agreement or affect its balance.

China will be the “fourth participant” in the review

One of the central themes of the review will be the trade relationship with China.

Smith acknowledged that the Asian country will, in effect, be “the fourth participant” in the negotiations, due to the United States’ interest in reducing its dependence on Chinese suppliers and strengthening regional supply chains.

However, he warned that North America cannot completely close itself off to Asian trade .

“We need to identify which production processes can be moved to the region and which, for economic reasons, will continue to be carried out in Asia. We cannot build a fortress isolated from the rest of the world,” he emphasized.

Diversification with Canada

Armando Ortega, president of the Mexico-Canada Bilateral Business Committee of Comce, highlighted that both countries share the challenge of reducing their dependence on the US market through greater trade diversification.

In that regard, he emphasized the importance of the Mexico-Canada Action Plan 2025-2028 , which seeks to increase trade and investment in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, connectivity, rail infrastructure, labor mobility, and critical minerals.

He also proposed strengthening the traceability of supply chains through technological tools, such as blockchain , to guarantee the origin of products and provide greater transparency to regional trade.

The representatives of Comce agreed that investment behavior will depend, to a large extent, on the ability of the three governments to reduce regulatory and tariff uncertainty .

Although they noted that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has remained stable, they acknowledged that Mexico still has room to attract greater flows if it strengthens its business environment and provides greater legal certainty.

Finally, the organization reiterated that the objective of the USMCA review should be to strengthen North American economic integration without affecting regional competitiveness , preserving free trade and avoiding new barriers that limit the growth of shared supply chains.

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Due to widespread weakness across all sectors, but with a steeper downward trend in construction, Mexico’s industrial production fell 0.8% in May 2026 compared to April , when it registered a monthly increase of 2.1%, reported the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

This result represented the third decline so far this year in the Monthly Indicator of Industrial Activity (IMAI), which stood at a level of 101.6 last May.

According to the agency’s figures, all four components of the IMAI performed negatively in the fifth month of the year, with  construction  showing the largest drop at 3.7% compared to April 2026.

Generation, transmission, distribution and marketing of electricity, water supply and natural gas by pipeline to the end consumer decreased by 0.5%; while mining  and manufacturing industries  each declined by 0.1% during May of this year on a monthly basis.

In its annual measurement, Mexican industrial activity also showed no encouraging figures, as it stagnated with no variation in the fifth month of 2026.

Within the indicator, the generation, transmission, distribution and marketing of electricity, water supply and natural gas by pipeline to the final consumer was the one that fell the most (-0.8%) at an annual rate.

Construction and manufacturing industries registered a decline of 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively, in May of this year compared to the same month in 2025.

The only sector that showed a positive figure on an annual basis was mining, with a 4 percent increase in its activity.

The IMAI results reflect the weakness of the Mexican economy, which fell 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026. This is compounded by external factors, such as the conflict in the Middle East and the constant changes in the United States’ economic policy, which have increased the prices of various essential inputs for different industries.

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The positive trend shown by trade between Mexico and the United States in recent months continued in May 2026, when the country’s exports to the United States totaled 54,179.6 million dollars (USD) , a growth of 17.5% compared to the same period in 2025, according to figures from the  US Census Bureau .

This represents a record for Mexican goods shipped to the United States since records began, a result of the country’s preferential access to the U.S. market. Mexico’s main exports to the United States are computers, televisions, vehicles, auto parts, electrical equipment, machinery, and other manufactured goods.

Meanwhile, Canada totaled $36,337.2 million , representing a 21.2% year-on-year increase; while China exported goods to the United States worth $23,507.8 million , 15% more than in May 2025, according to an analysis by  T21 Business Intelligence .

The figures for Canada and China last May represented a rebound after a period of fluctuations. Canada’s recovery is explained by sales to the United States of crude oil, vehicles, auto parts, machinery, and equipment; while China’s recovery is mainly due to technological products, driven by the demand generated by artificial intelligence.

Meanwhile, total trade between Mexico and the United States reached $87.23 billion in May, a 17.4% increase compared to May 2015. Canada’s trade totaled $66.128 billion, representing a 13.5% increase over the same period last year. China’s trade reached $32.6252 billion, a 21.2% year-on-year increase.

In the cumulative period from January to May 2026, Mexico totaled $404,566.5 million , Canada totaled $307,479.3 million, and China $150,060.7 million.

In terms of imports, Mexico purchased US goods worth $33.05 billion in May 2026, a 17.4% increase compared to May 2025. Canada registered $29.79 billion, a 5.3% increase over the same month last year. During the same period, China imported US products worth $9.117 billion, 40.7% more than in May 2025.

In May 2026, Mexico reaffirmed its leadership in trade with the United States , positioning itself as the largest supplier of goods to the United States and as the main buyer of products from its northern neighbor.

The above reflects the integration of Mexican foreign trade in the North American region, despite the fact that the occupant of the White House, Donald Trump, has shown his disagreement with the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada (USMCA) , which he has decided to review annually instead of extending for 16 years.

The uncertainty generated by the new provisions of the USMCA based on the annual evaluations will impact the country’s trucking and logistics sectors , given that these sectors require investments in tractor-trailers, trailers, distribution centers, intermodal terminals, and technology.

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In June 2026, Mexico’s annual general inflation rate stood at 3.37% , continuing the slowdown recorded since last April, the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported on Thursday .

This result, which marks the second consecutive month below 4% in the National Consumer Price Index (INPC), stemmed from the drop in prices of some agricultural products.

According to INEGI, the  core inflation index , which excludes highly volatile goods and services, increased 0.24% month-on-month . Within this index, goods prices rose 0.18% and services prices increased 0.30%.

The  non-core price index (goods and services whose prices are subject to fluctuations) fell 2.04% month-on-month. Within this index, fruit and vegetable prices dropped 8.99%, while energy and government-regulated prices rose 0.08%.

However, although inflation slowed last June, the price of some basic food items increased, affecting Mexicans’ wallets when preparing meals.

During the period,  avocados increased by 24.53%, oranges by 9.55%, potatoes and other tubers  showed an increase of 9.32%, onions by 6.87%, and other cooked foods increased by 1.31% on a monthly basis.

Conversely, the products with the greatest price decreases during the cycle were poblano peppers with 40.43%, tomatoes with 38.98%, serrano peppers with 26.88%, grapes with 18.96%, lemons with a drop of 8.94%, eggs with 7.21%, and automobiles with a monthly decrease in cost of 0.59%.

Grupo Financiero Ve por Más (BX+) reported that year-on-year inflation slowed for the third consecutive month . This largely reflected the decline in agricultural products. The core inflation index showed some moderation but remains at high levels, marking 14 consecutive days above 4 percent.

According to their analysis, the underlying variation was slightly lower than its historical average due to the modest dynamism in non-food goods, where the decline in automobiles stood out.

“The inflation outlook is complex, although it appears to be showing a marginally less pronounced bias. This is because energy commodity prices have partially eased in the last month. On the other hand, risks associated with a context of wage pressures and low productivity persist, while less slack in the economy is expected during the coming quarters,” the financial institution warned.

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The approval of the Modernised Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union by the European Parliament represents a key step in strengthening Mexico’s trade diversification strategy, by expanding preferential access for Mexican products to one of the world’s most important markets and opening new opportunities for exports and attracting investment, the Secretary of Economy stated this morning.

Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard highlighted that the agreement could become operational this year, once the Senate of the Republic completes the corresponding ratification process.

He noted that an increase in exports of agricultural products is expected, as well as from the automotive industry, auto parts and other strategic sectors.

With this approval, the European Union concludes the substantive part of the ratification of the trade component of the agreement, which will replace the framework in force since 2000.

Among the main benefits is that virtually all Mexican exports will be able to enter the European market under a free trade agreement , with preferential treatment. The sectors that will benefit include agri-food, beverages with designation of origin, advanced manufacturing, automotive, auto parts, medical devices, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Furthermore, the new agreement strengthens Mexico’s position as one of the few economies in the world with preferential access to both the European Union and North American markets through the USMCA , increasing its attractiveness for international investment and trade.

The figures reflect the importance of this trade relationship. During 2025, bilateral trade between Mexico and the European Union reached $88.306 billion , consolidating the European bloc as the country’s third largest trading partner and the second largest export market for Mexican products.

In that same year, national exports to Europe totaled 23,817 million dollars , equivalent to 3.6% of the total exported by Mexico.

In terms of investment, the European Union positioned itself as the second largest investor in the country, with a Foreign Direct Investment of 9 billion 887 million dollars, equivalent to 24.2% of the total attracted by Mexico in 2025.

With the modernization of the agreement, the Mexican government seeks to consolidate a new stage in the economic relationship with Europe, boosting the competitiveness of national industry, diversifying export markets and strengthening the arrival of new investments to the country.

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Yesterday, Toyota announced that it will gradually transfer production of the Tacoma pickup truck from its Tijuana, Baja California plant to San Antonio, Texas. This move is part of a restructuring of its North American manufacturing operations, which, while reducing production of the model in Mexico toward the end of the decade, does not imply a complete withdrawal of its operations from the country.

The news gained traction after the automaker announced a $3.6 billion investment to expand its manufacturing complex in San Antonio , where it will build a second assembly line to produce the Tacoma along with the Tundra and Sequoia models.

The project will add 2,000 new jobs, double the size of the Texas plant by 2030, and allow the transition of production from Baja California to take place gradually over approximately four years.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economy (SE) reported that Toyota notified the Mexican government that the relocation of Tacoma production from Tijuana will not be immediate, but will conclude in 2030, while the company continues to evaluate the future of that facility once the process is completed.

As part of the talks between the company and the federal government, the agency highlighted that Toyota confirmed the continued operation of its plant in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato , which generates 2,800 direct jobs and thousands more indirectly in the region.

The announcement seeks to send a signal of continuity for Toyota’s operations in Mexico, at a time when the North American automotive industry is adjusting its production capacity to respond to demand, strengthen regional integration, and adapt to a trade environment marked by the review of the USMCA and new industrial policies in the United States.

In its statement, Toyota emphasized that the Texas expansion reflects its confidence in the growth of the North American market and will allow for increased manufacturing flexibility through new technologies.

The company also reiterated its commitment to its operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while calling for a swift resolution of issues related to the USMCA in order to strengthen the region’s competitiveness.

The investment will raise to $8.3 billion the amount allocated by Toyota to its San Antonio complex since it began operations in 2003.

Toyota’s footprint in Mexico

Toyota maintains two manufacturing complexes in Mexico. The Tijuana, Baja California plant began operations in 2004 and currently produces the Tacoma pickup for various North American markets.

Meanwhile, the Apaseo el Grande plant in Guanajuato, inaugurated in 2019, also assembles the Tacoma and Tacoma hybrid electric, representing one of the company’s most important investments in the country during the last decade.

Together, both facilities are part of Toyota’s regional production strategy and primarily supply the North American market, solidifying Mexico as a key link in the Japanese automaker’s supply chain.

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Mexicans are beginning to show signs of recovery in their purchasing power. This is indicated by private consumption in the country’s households, which grew during April 2026 at both monthly and annual rates.

According to the Monthly Indicator of Private Consumption (IMCP), prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , private consumption advanced 0.1% in the fourth month of the year compared to last March, while  in its annual measurement it increased 2.1 percent .

Mexican consumers favored domestically produced goods and services, driven by the “Made in Mexico” label, which saw a 0.6% month-over-month increase. Conversely, they purchased fewer foreign goods, with purchases falling 1.5% month-over-month.

In its year-on-year comparison, spending on domestic goods and services showed no change, while spending on imported goods increased by 11.7 percent.

Private consumption is one of the main components of domestic demand, as it represents about 70% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) , so its evolution is key to economic growth.

According to an analysis by México, ¿cómo vamos?, the April data shows a sign of moderation compared to the previous growth. Furthermore, annual growth continues to be concentrated in imported goods, while domestic consumption remains virtually stagnant.

“Looking ahead, it remains to strengthen household incomes through greater formal job creation and by promoting consumption,” the organization stressed.

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Amid a Mexican economy showing signs of slowing down, the confidence of Mexican business owners remained unchanged in June 2026 compared to last May , according to the results of the Global Business Confidence Opinion Indicator (IGOEC), which was  48.2 points .

According to data released this Wednesday by the  National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , the IGOEC registered a drop of 0.5 points year-on-year.

“With this latest observation, the indicator has now remained below the 50-point threshold for 16 consecutive months ,” Inegi explained.

In June 2026, the Business Confidence Indicator (BCI)  for  manufacturing industries  stood at  48 points , 0.5 points higher than in May. Within this indicator, the component that decreased the most was the company’s current economic situation, with a monthly drop of 0.6 points.

The  Construction Economic Index (ICE)  was 46.3 units in June. This represents a 1.5-point decrease compared to the previous month. With this figure, the indicator has remained below the 50-point threshold for 22 consecutive months.

Meanwhile, the Commerce ICE (Consumer Confidence Index)  rose 0.6 points  compared to the previous month, reaching  48.9 units . Two of its five components declined compared to May, with the company’s current economic situation showing the largest drop at 0.2 points.

In the reference month, the  ICE for private non-financial services  fell  0.3 points  compared to May 2016, settling at  48.2 units . Four of its components showed negative performance, with only the company’s future economic situation registering an increase, which was 0.3 points.

Within the ICE of private non-financial services, the transport, postal and storage sector stood at 47.3 points in June 2026, which meant 1.1 units less at an annual rate.

According to the results of the Global Business Confidence Opinion Indicator, two of the four sectors it covers showed declines during the sixth month of 2026.

This was due to the caution shown by business owners in the construction and non-financial private services sectors, which reflected pessimism, as the IGOEC remained below the 50-unit threshold.

Manufacturing orders

The Manufacturing Orders Indicator (IPM) showed mixed results during June 2026, resulting from an increase in orders and a decrease in inventories and inputs, reported Inegi and the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) .

In the sixth month of the year,  the MPI stood at  50.2 points , an increase of 0.8 points compared to May. However, its year-to-date measurement showed a decrease of  0.3 points .

Within the index, two components of the MPI registered declines in the month-on-month comparison. In June 2026, orders increased by 2.7 points compared to May. This was followed by production, with a monthly increase of 0.4 points. Timeliness of supplier deliveries remained unchanged month-on-month. Conversely, inventories of inputs and total employment decreased by 1.6 and 0.2 points month-on-month, respectively.

Meanwhile, by groups of activity subsectors , the one that registered the greatest annual decrease was non-metallic minerals and basic metals with 7.9 points; while metal products, machinery, equipment and furniture was the one with the greatest increase with 6.5 units at an annual rate.

According to Banxico, knowing the Manufacturing Orders Indicator, which is built from the results of the Monthly Business Opinion Survey, allows for a preliminary view of economic activity in Mexico, since an increase in the MPI suggests that companies are receiving more orders and producing more.

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Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Ministry of Economy (SE) , reported that after a virtual meeting with Jamieson Greer,  United States Trade Representative (USTR) ; and Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Trade, the United States opted to conduct annual reviews of the USMCA .

With this position from the United States, the extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for another 16 years is ruled out , so the trade agreement will be reviewed annually for the next 10 years (until 2036), which will generate uncertainty for companies that produce goods in the North American region, as well as in the country’s logistics sector.

Ebrard added that another conversation with his North American counterpart will take place on July 20 in Mexico, and will be a formal review of the USMCA, with the aim of making progress on pending issues.

“There we will have the opportunity to move forward so that the review, now foreseen by the treaty that begins today, can practically be carried out and we can conclude it within a reasonable timeframe,” the Mexican official explained in a video on his social media.

Later, in a press conference, he ruled out any intention on the part of the three countries to abandon the treaty , although he said that the United States has around 14 concerns, including the loss of jobs in some manufacturing sectors and the trade deficit it has with other countries.

According to figures from the  US Census Bureau , the northern neighbor recorded a trade deficit with Mexico of 15,348.5 million dollars (USD) in April 2026.

Ebrard Casaubon reiterated that despite the United States’ position, the parties retain the possibility of agreeing to an extension at any time during the next decade, and insisted that this decision will not have immediate effects on regional trade , since “the treaty will continue to function as currently planned. There would be no modifications.”

He emphasized that Mexico has the highest and most complex rules of origin in the world . “No competitor has to have 75% regional integration. None. In fact, it’s one of Mexico’s strongest arguments. How is it possible that South Korea, Japan, the European Union, and several other countries have 15 rules without any? And we have 25 more rules. So, clearly, that’s one of the major issues to resolve.”

He also ruled out any impact on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Mexico. “I don’t think it will suffer such an unexpected change. They’ve already factored it in. I continue to receive information from companies about investments; some I can’t announce now, but based on the indicators I saw today, the market already knew this would happen.”

Despite what Ebrard said, the  Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) indicated that FDI attracted by Mexico in 2025 fell 5% annually, and that announcements of new projects plummeted 43% compared to 2024.

It is worth remembering that Article 34.7 of the USMCA establishes that the first joint review will be carried out on July 1, 2026, for the purpose of evaluating the functioning of this agreement, formulating recommendations and, if necessary, adopting pertinent measures.

Impact on road transport and the logistics sector

The uncertainty generated by the new provisions of the USMCA based on the annual evaluations will impact the country’s trucking and logistics sectors, given that these sectors require investments such as tractor-trailers, trailers, distribution centers, intermodal terminals, and technology.

In this sense, companies in the sector could postpone the acquisition of fleets, delay the construction of logistics parks, and consider expanding cross-border operations.

Other consequences would include increased operating costs, constant process updates, and less long-term planning by logistics-related companies, such as the automotive industry.

Nearshoring could also be at risk , as Mexico has attracted investment due to its proximity to the United States and the preferential access guaranteed by the USMCA. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, Mexico reached US$23.591 billion in FDI , representing a 10.4% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Economy.

In addition, some relocation projects could target other markets considered more stable in commercial terms.

According to the above, for the logistics sector the main problem would be constant uncertainty, since in a scenario where every year there is the possibility of reviewing relevant aspects of the USMCA it could raise the cost of transport, reduce investment and make it difficult to plan supply chains in North America.

In a context where Mexico seeks to consolidate itself as a nearshoring platform , the stability of the trade framework remains one of the main assets to attract investment, strengthen freight transport and maintain the competitiveness of the region.

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